Can this boat be run in salt water?
40858
I don't think it can run in salt water. The reason I say this is that it must be in the water for it to start. The water goes through an internal cooling/power system and I don't think salt water would be good for it. I would contact the manufacturer directly to make sure this is true or not.
40859
A person who sells RC boats, cars, etc. told us that boats with water-cooled engines should not be operated in salt water. Keep in mind, however, that he lives in Minnesota (which is not near ANY salt water), so the basis for his answer may be anecdotal.
40860
I would think so just when you're done running the boat . a syringe of some kind .to rinse the saltwater out and then spray some w_d 40 in the cooling system
1182676
Yes, I would never use this in saltwater, also I would not use it for anything bigger than Bluegill or Sunfish if you want it to last, its just not a quality piece.
802944
I haven't used mine in the Ocean, only on a river with a strong current. It's a very stable boat and unlikely to turtle, but the tracking isn't the best so if there's a current it'll be a challenge to manoeuvre it. The rubber is very sturdy and should withstand the salt water. But I'm not sure how it would handle in stronger currents.
1198413
As it is an electric motor that requires no water to operate I imagine it works fine in salt water. But why not contact the company?
302546
The manufacturer has an optional drive (pedal) assembly available that is intended for use in salt water environments. They publish no statements regarding the use of the Minn Kota motor assembly in salt water - you should inquire directly with the manufacturer. Try a Google search on "water wheeler asl salt water" for more information.
1560524
No. I used mine on my boat and the accessory has some corrosion after one year on the salt water.
68299
Definately. I have fished 4 times for multiple days in salt water with no corrosion problems. The graphite body and arbor do not react to salt water. I always thoroughly rinse the reel in fresh water after each trip.resh water after each outing.
369880
Thanks for your inquiry. To keep the item long life, we do not recommend you use the item in salt water.
2249103
According to the manufacturer's literature it can be used in saltwater with the recommendation that it be rinsed in fresh water after every use. Personally I wouldn't since the moving parts aren't designed for that heavy usage and the reel is enclosed. A casting reel would be more what you'd want unless you plan to use this reel just one season. There are more than a couple plastic parts in this fine spincast reel.
1442878
Yes, there would be no issue with using it with a salt water pool. The only thing would be that you would need to use a Scalewatcher 5 star unit due to the fact that it is outside. You cannot use the 3 star for outdoor use.
1984681
We aren't any where near salt water, but I don't see why not. We really like this unit.
1731905
Salt water will corrode the components as stated in the manual. I havent tried
136310
It can be used in salt water but does do a very good job of cleaning and a pain to get in and out of pool. Went back to Polaris within two months
192932
It can. But it is not recomended. If used in saltwater you should remove the propeller and the shaft. Use a pipe cleaner inside the shaft housing. Then reoil with white litheom grease. Alot of work, but if you don t do this after a saltwater run. It will rust a the shaft will seize up. I trashed one in saltwater. I no longer run in saltwater at all.
416428
Don't know but I've been using it in salt water last year without any problems.
657770
Although its not recommended, you can use in salt water as long as you rinse all the metal componets after use with freshwater. You must take off the prop and spray water in there to make sure te metal doesnt rust. Ive use my 45lb minn kota over 20 times in the salt water and rinse it after and she still works fine rust free.
1561187
I really don't know. I think it should run fine in salt water but unless you clean it VERY GOOD I would expect it to corrode very quickly making it useless. I I reeally don't know how you might clean it sufficiently.